energy

To save energy, we deploy energy efficient equipment, thermally resistant building materials, controls and monitoring systems and operational utility efficiency improvements. When compared to 2000, Brookshire Grocery Company is using 19% less electric energy for all operations. That’s enough energy to power a small city the size of Mineola, TX for a year.

Energy efficient initiatives for our facilities include:

LEED

Our first LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certified store is located in Tyler, TX. FRESH by Brookshire’s received the LEED certification in 2011 for meeting the sustainable requirements for LEED Certification.

Lighting

Daylighting

High efficiency T5HO fluorescent fixtures

LEDs

Intelligent LED systems

Refrigeration

Operating strategy developed for energy optimization and product preservation.